Dwight K. Jones, Jr.
Houston,TX
Summary
Performance-driven professional with excellent tactical and efficient analytical skills. Great organization skills and communicating skills with the ability to independently plan and direct business affairs.
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper, and multitasker.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Class Support Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
- Assume responsibility for approved extracurricular activities or outside activities as assigned.
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students, as needed.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs for each student assigned.
Inclusion Teacher/Case Manager
Dallas Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers
- Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite
Life Skills Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the IEP Committee process for each student assigned
- Implement an instructional program for assigned students and develop individualized lesson plans
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of students' reading, language and academic areas and use results to plan for instructional activities
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers
Life Skills Educational Aide
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
06.2015 - 08.2020
- Become certified with Texas Education Agency
- Assist teacher with daily classroom preparation
- Assist with implementing students’ activities and recommendations by support staff
- Work with assigned students/small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises
- Help students take care of physical needs/personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
- Manage students’ behavior by intervening in crises and restraining disruptive and dangerous behaviors as needed
Education
M.S. - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2024
B.S. - Criminal Justice
University of Houston–Victoria
Katy, TX01.2020
Diploma - undefined
Langham Creek High School
Houston, TX01.2011
Skills
- Team player
- Problem solving
- Computer savvy
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Customer service
- Scheduling
- Communication
- Organization
- Detailed oriented
- Critical thinking
- Patience
- Leadership
- Imaginative thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Educational assistance
- Enrichment activities
- Teacher support
- IEP compliance
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
- Special Education Teacher
- Principal Certification (11/2025)
Timeline
In-Class Support Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
Inclusion Teacher/Case Manager
Dallas Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Life Skills Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2020 - 07.2021
Life Skills Educational Aide
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
06.2015 - 08.2020
B.S. - Criminal Justice
University of Houston–Victoria
Diploma - undefined
Langham Creek High School
M.S. - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
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